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MYV 655P

1976 Rover 3500

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

24,764 mi
Last recorded24,764 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 1976 Rover 350061,297 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYV 655P
MakeRover
Model3500
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 24,764 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT SUSPENSION BRAKE REACTION BUSHES

Pass 23 Sep 2016 24,529 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 23,950 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 23,574 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise.bulkhead.starting.to.corrode.within.30cm.of.steering and suspension mounting points

Pass 23 Sep 2013 22,187 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 22,817 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 22,657 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,240 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 21,609 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 20,902 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 3500?

Based on 14,910 MOT tests across 1,854 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
441
Miles/Year
58
Year Lifespan
1,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 693
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 651
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 460
parking brake recording little or no effort 429
brake recording little or no effort 331
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MYV 655P is a 1976 Rover 3500 in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1976 Rover 3500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 61,297 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 3500 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 693 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MYV 655P, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 3500 typically stays on UK roads for around 58 years. At 50 years old, this Rover 3500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MYV 655P registered?

MYV 655P is a 1976 Rover 3500, first registered on 19 May 1976.

Is MYV 655P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYV 655P shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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